QComp Technologies, Inc    Greenville, WI 54942
Oct 12, 2009 Offered as turnkey solution for packaging individual products, modular and portable Solo Packer Cell delivers flexibility that allows for constant product changes or accelerated deployment of new product packaging. Pre-engineered system packs at rates to 30 layer picks/min and picks up to 45 lb per pick. Components include 4- or 6-axis robot, integrated feed conveyors, Rockwell Micrologix PLC, and Panelview Plus 600 HMI. Also, stand-alone control system facilitates product changes.

Tekmos, Inc.    Austin, TX 78744
Oct 09, 2009 Housed in 80-pin SQFP package, Models TK80C186EB and TK80C188EB are designed as drop-in replacements for discontinued Intel 80C186EB/80C188EB microprocessors. Integrating commonly used system peripherals with 186 CPU core, Model TK80C186EB contains 3 programmable timer/counters, 2 serial channels, 2 parallel ports, and 10 programmable chip selects with programmable wait state generators. Model TK80C186EB has 16-bit external bus, while TK80C188EB has 8-bit external bus.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Oct 05, 2009 Available in sizes 40 and 50, Compact Class JGP 2-Finger Parallel Gripper and JGZ 3-Finger Gripper feature oval piston and round piston, respectively, plus rigid T-slot guidance for precise and fail-safe handling. Monitoring for both grippers can be carried out with inductive proximity switches or magnetic slot switches.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Oct 01, 2009 Available for meat and poultry processing, Quattro(TM) s650HS parallel robot gives food packagers optimal speed for raw-food handling without compromising cleanliness or hygienic standards. It features 4-arm kinematic - promoting speed, acceleration, and performance across entire work envelope - and is available with fixed platform option that adds flexibility for higher-payload products. Compact controls and embedded amplifiers facilitate installation and reduce workspace requirements.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Sep 21, 2009 Optimized for flexibility and throughput, dual-head MC-385 suits high-mix, mid-volume assembly applications from product development to full manufacturing. Cognex® flying vision and stationary bottom vision speeds throughput, with latter providing instantaneous imaging of undersides of components. Traditional bottom vision is used for oversized components to 100 x 50 mm, chip placement capability covers 0201s as well as flip chips, and placement accuracy is ±.03 mm.

Techno Linear Motion Systems    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Sep 01, 2009 Supplied fully assembled with controls, cabling, software, and enclosure, TechnoMod Models 30, 45, and 65 offer travel ranges of 650 x 300 x 275 mm, 650 x 450 x 275 mm, and 650 x 650 x 275 mm, respectively. Fourth or 5th rotary axis can be added to machine for complex operations. Available with or without electronics as well as sliding front door with safety interlock, machines have built-in industrial computer and swing arm console with monitor and keyboard.

Misumi USA    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Aug 19, 2009 Able to be utilized in various automated machine applications requiring precise motion control, RS Series is CE-compliant and includes 6 stepper motor-driven small sizes (RS) as well as 6 AC servo motor-driven large sizes (RSH). Clean Room Class 10 versions are also available, and all versions have life span rated to 10,000 km and above. Stroke is configurable from 50-1,050 mm, with constant load capacity regardless of speed, and range of accessory options are available.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Aug 10, 2009 For fabrication shops dealing with small- to medium-sized parts, eCell(TM) LR provides flexible automation layout that delivers consistent and predictable production. Power Wave® i400 welding power source and AutoDrive(TM) 4R90 welding wire drive are employed for MIG, synergic MIG and MIG pulse welding, or flux-cored arc welding. Supplied as pre-engineered system, cell has 80 x 50 in. footprint and takes advantage of reach/stroke ratio and axis speeds of Fanuc ARC Mate® 50iC/5L robot arm.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Aug 04, 2009 Suited for car infotainment systems, Cartesio+ System-on-Chip is manufactured in 55 nm process technology and integrates ARM1176 processor, GPS/Galileo positioning subsystem with indoor sensitivity, 3D graphics engine, and set of connectivity peripherals, including multiple SD/MMC, CAN, and USB with integrated physical layers. Video input port enables connection of auxiliary devices, such as rear-view camera, while hardware JPEG decoder allows fast picture browsing.

Atmel Corp.    San Jose, CA 95131
Jul 31, 2009 Housed in 0.8 mm ball pitch package, 400 MHz SAM9G45 ARM926 MPU offers integrated power management and slew rate control I/Os with programmable 1.8 or 3.3 V voltage levels. Chip features twin parallel EBI supporting DDR2 DRAM at 133 MHz, 480 Mbps EHCI-compliant USB Host and Device ports with on-chip transceivers, Ethernet MAC, 2 interfaces for MMC 4.3 and SDIO/SDCard 2.0, plus LCD and touch sensing. Consuming 300 µW/MHz, device is suited for data loggers, POS terminals, and alarm systems.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Jul 16, 2009 As building block used to develop specialized robotic cells that perform one or more industrial operation, Universal Small Cell (USC) reduces mechanical and electrical engineering design efforts as well as labor and assembly. Pre-engineered features provide elements common to all robotic applications, including IRB 1410/1600/2400 robot with IRC 5 controller and graphical HMI teach pendant, 180 manual index 2-station positioner, as well as cell safety equipment and perimeter guarding.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Jul 13, 2009 Model 7722FV includes bottom vision, which delivers accuracy of ±0.05 mm in mounting SOICs, QFPs, and BGAs to 40 mm square with 15 mil fine-pitch capability. Unit features 56 feeder capacity and 6,000 dots/hr dispense option. Software with CAD download that optimizes programming is also included.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jun 29, 2009 Model M-2000iA/1200 can support standard payload of 1,200 kg, and up to 1,350 kg, with 0.6 m offset from faceplate and fully articulated motion at wrist. Vertical lifting stroke is 6.2 m and wrist is IP67 protected for harsh environments. System includes vision and force sensing as well as FANUC iRVision system with 2D robot guidance tool for operations such as part location and error proofing. Integrated software uses robot itself for some safety functions.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jun 29, 2009 Model M-1iA intelligent assembly robot is 17 kg, compact 6-axis robot suited for small part handling, high-speed picking, and assembly applications. Parallel-link structure maximizes speed and accuracy and robot includes 3-axis wrist. Unit operates via R-30iA controller with integrated functions such as iRVision®, Robot Link, and Collision Guard. It is also available as 4-axis model, for part picking and kitting, with single-axis wrist offering speeds up to 3,000°/sec.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.    Trumbull, CT 06611
Jun 26, 2009 Offering gripping forces from 20-200 lb, 3-jaw Models AGA-23, AGA-33, AGA-43, and AGA-53 feature stroke-limiting screws to adjust stroke from 0-180°. When jaws are completely opened, work piece can be placed in fixture without having to retract gripper. Toggle mechanism increases in power as jaws near fully closed position and become self-locking when past parallel. All units are double acting with multiple air ports and mounting locations.

Bosch Packaging Technology    New Richmond, WI 54017
Jun 24, 2009 Suited for pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries, LDx is comprised of compact cells with integrated Delta robots adaptable to suit various applications. Standard steel and stainless steel versions have exposed structure with no enclosed spaces and smooth, angled surfaces. Like all other major drive components, bearings in arms are made of ceramic and are nonwearing. Cells can be configured as MonoPacker, AssortmentPacker, or FeedPlacer to accommodate various requirements.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.    Trumbull, CT 06611
Jun 24, 2009 Combining zero-backlash rotary actuator, manifold, and parallel gripper, AGM Swivel/Gripper Modules provide solution for pick-and-place applications. Internal porting prevents airlines from twisting, rubbing, and snagging outside unit. With gripper stroke length of .25 in., smallest module in series can generate up to 5 lb-in. torque at 80 psi and up to 20 lb gripping force. Largest module has ratings of 250 lb-in. torque, 130 lb gripping force, and 4 in. stroke.

Atmel Corp.    San Jose, CA 95131
Jun 23, 2009 Clocked at 266 MHz with bus frequency of 133 MHz, SAM9G10 consuming no more than 100 mW in full power mode and includes provision for Schmitt Trigger inputs on all I/O lines. This ARM926EJ-S-based embedded microprocessor, along with RGB565-compliant LCD controller, has 3.6 V-rated supply voltage range on all PIO lines multiplexed with External Bus Interface (EBI). MPU comes in 217-pin, 0.8 mm ball pitch BGA package and has Multimedia Card Interface that supports SDIO Cards.

Motion Controls Robotics    Fremont, OH 43420
Jun 09, 2009 Using 6-axis robot, Robotic Case Packer automatically packs stacked, upright, inverted, or horizontal bottles into plastic/film lined or standard corrugated pre-erected cases. It has interchangeable tooling that is adjustable for wide range of product sizes and pick positions, and includes operator pendant for recipe management and error reporting. Double Case Packer can pack 2 different style bottles and cases simultaneously from 2 separate lines.

Bosch Packaging Technology    New Richmond, WI 54017
May 28, 2009 Designed for secondary packaging applications, Paloma-D2-Delta Robot aligns and places pre-packaged and wrapped products into trays and shipping cartons at rates from 50-240 per minute. Gemini v3.0 Software allows simulation of new production processes and products on virtual machine; 3D view lets operators adjust and optimize pick-and-place patterns and other settings for each product. Available with up to 3 arms, stainless steel robot can support one additional axis of movement.